Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking an Experienced Year R teaching Assistant for a full-time, temporary contract in the Southampton Suburbs. The role starts in October 2026 and pays £85–£92 per day. Hours are 08:30–15:30, supporting a brand-new Year R class and helping children settle into school routines.

Experience in Year R or reception, safeguarding, and the ability to adapt resources to learners' needs are essential. DBS check will be required and maintained throughout the contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting Year R or reception aged children.
• DBS clearance required.
• Ability to adapt resources to meet learners' needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Adapt resources to meet the needs of the children.
• Ensure small children feel valued, safe and respected.
• Liaise with the teacher and SENCO to ensure teaching and learning is suitable.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are understood and followed.
• Support pupil regulation and emotional well-being.
• Lunch duty supervision and interaction with peers.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Resource adaptation

Safeguarding procedures

Emotional well-being

Liaising with SENCO

Job description

Experienced Year R teaching Assistant -Southampton Suburbs

Starting October on a temporary contract

Pay: £85 - £92 per day

Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

About the role:

A full-time an energetic individual is needed to support a brand new Year R class of children at a popular and well-respected Primary school in the Southampton Suburbs. The school has a community ethos and knows each child within its establishment on a personal level. The teaching assistant they recruit must have experience of supporting children that are starting their school journey and settling into new routines and learning.

• Pay:Daily Rate (£85-£92)
• Location: Southampton Suburbs
• Start Date: October 2026
• Hours: 08:30 - 3:30

Duties may include:

• Supporting on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Adapting resources to meet the needs of the children
• Ensuring small children feel valued, safe and respected
• Liasing with the teacher and SENCO to ensure teaching and learning is suitable
• Ensuring safeguarding proceedures are understood and followed
• Supporting with pupil regulation and emotional well-being
• Lunch time duties - supervising children eating and interacting with peers

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS(formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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